Administrative Specialist III

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Department of Assessments seeks an Administrative Specialist III to support the Accounting and Commercial Divisions in tax-assessment processes. The role emphasizes customer service, data entry, and accurate record keeping.

Candidates should be detail oriented, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and proficient with Microsoft Office and databases. The position offers a stable Career Service opportunity with a 35-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Administrative professional with strong analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task, focus on accuracy, and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products, databases and business tools; quick learner of new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, administrative and customer service support to the public and staff.
• Assist with exemption applications and related processes for Tax Assessment and Business Personal Property.
• Support daily accounting functions and ensure accurate records and timely processing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

Job description

With a growing portfolio of residential and commercial property parcels, King County’s Department of Assessments is looking for interested applicants to apply for the Administrative Specialist III position to assist in the accounting and administrative functions to help support the tax-assessment process. Just like the industry leaders in our region, we are looking for action oriented creative thinkers who are able to multi-task and bring their technical skills and desire for excellence to this role. This position is integral to our commitment to be one of The Best Assessment Departments in North America.

King County’s Department of Assessments is looking for a dynamic and collaborative Administrative Specialist to support the Accounting Division. We are looking for action oriented creative thinkers who can multi-task and bring their customer service skills and desire for excellence to this role. This position will focus on customer service and support to help the department achieve its commitment to be "The Best Assessments Department in North America".

This position serves a vital role in meeting our mission of administratively supporting the setting fair and equitable property values, the primary service we provide to taxpayers. This role involves daily interaction with staff and the public, requiring collaborative skills, a strong grounding in administration and analytical skills, and the ability to work in a culturally and generationally diverse, team-oriented environment.

Are You....

• Anadministrative professional super star with an action orientation and strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills?
• A multi-tasker, organized and attentive to detail with strong prioritization skills and interest in administrative processes and procedures?
• Genuinely interested in working in ateam-centered environment?
• Technically savvy? Can you successfully use Microsoft products, databases and computer applications/portals and business tools?
• Capable of learning new tasks and processes in order to support team assignments and production goals?

If so, then read on to see if this career service position is right for you.

The Department of Assessments has Administrative Specialist III positions in our Accounting Division and Commercial Divisions that play a vital role in supporting our mission of ensuring fair and equitable property tax administration and valuation. These positions provide technical, administrative, and customer service support to the public, including assisting seniors and other taxpayers with exemption applications and related processes, as well as Business Personal Property.

Successful candidates will be adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to manage a high volume of work while maintaining established production standards and deadlines. The role requires daily interaction with staff and the public and calls for strong collaboration, analytical thinking, customer service, research, and application processing skills.

The selected candidate will work a four-day-per-week schedule of 8.75 hours per day, totaling 35 hours per week.

This Career Service employment opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. In addition to filling current vacancies, this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for future Administrative